Join us as we dig into the basic elements and methods of composting!

Composting is nature’s way of recycling organic waste into useful soil-like material called humus or compost. Organic materials such as grass clippings, leaves, yard trimmings, food scraps and non-recyclable paper products can be can be composted at home in compost bins, piles, or worm bins.

The is a four-part series hosted from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 22 and 29, and Nov. 5 and 12, at The Botanic Garden Horticulture Education Center. Participants can attend a single class or all of them - the choice is yours!

Classes will include the below topics and more: 

• Oct. 22:  
  • What is Soil - Dr. Daniel Adamson, Soil and Water Conservation State Extension Specialist
  • Solid Waste & Recycle Program - Keima Borsuah, Solid Waste Assistant Extension Specialist
• Oct. 29: 
  • Types of Composting Bins - Josh Campbell, Ph.D., Assistant State Program Specialist
  • Breaking it Down:  Organic Matter in the Garden - Courtney Dekalb, Assistant Extension Specialist in Consumer Horticulture
• Nov. 5:
  • Vermicomposting - Dr. Douglas Hamilton, Waste Management Extension Specialist
  • Icebox Test & Japanese "Under Sink" Composter - Dr. Douglas Hamilton, Waste Management Extension Specialist
• Nov. 12:
  • Group Project Presentation - Examples include how to build a composting bin, informational flyer on composting, children's composting program
  • Make & Take Vermicomposting Bin - Kathryn Ross, Payne County Master Gardener

Cost is $30 for all four classes or $10/each class. 

Register Here

Make payment via cash or check in person or mailed to:

Payne County Extension Office
315 W. 6th, Suite 103
Stillwater, OK 74074
 

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communications, program information or reasonable accommodations, need to contact Laura Payne at 405-747-8320 at least two weeks prior to the event.